Drones

NASA Is Bankrolling a Blockchain for Quadcopter Communications

The space agency has awarded $124,800 in funding to Orbit Logic and Fraunhofer Labs' blockchain system proposal, called SCRAMBL.

News  ·  26 August 2020

US Transportation Dept. Says Blockchain Could Bring More Trust to Commercial Drones

A U.S. Department of Transportation report says using blockchain to track drones can make them safer.

Tech  ·  29 April 2020
Donald Trump

Bitcoin as a Safe Haven? US-Iran Tensions Rekindle Debate

Bitcoin’s recent price jump after the U.S. killing of a top Iranian official has rekindled a long-running debate among investors: whether it will work as a safe-haven asset like gold in times of heightened geopolitical and economic turmoil.

Markets  ·  6 January 2020
Patents

IBM Patents Blockchain to Stop Drones From Stealing Packages

IBM has won a patent for a blockchain system which tracks packages in case they're stolen by drones.

Tech  ·  29 November 2019
News

Drone Data Service to Create Blockchain-Based Black Box

Blockchain drone technology continues to grow, particularly with commercial development by major brands like Amazon and Walmart.

Markets  ·  10 September 2019
Blockchain Technology

Walmart Files Patent for Blockchain-Backed Drone Communication

Walmart has reasserted its interest in blockchain-backed drones with a recent patent application.

Markets  ·  14 August 2019
Patents

Walmart Explores Blockchain for Connecting Automated Delivery Drones

Walmart's patent efforts have showcased how the retail giant is investigating blockchain, this time it's a project that sees a way for drones to talk.

Markets  ·  3 September 2018
Russia

Where Roads Can’t Reach, Blockchain Drones Just Might Travel

A team of Russian engineers and entrepreneurs wants to link heavy-duty delivery drones using blockchain.

Tech  ·  13 August 2018
Supply Chain

Walmart Wants Blockchain to Make Shipping ‘Smarter’

Walmart is seeking a patent for a "smart package" that would use blockchain technology to track physical goods through their shipping journey.

Business  ·  2 March 2018